Retro Sweets and Carbohydrates
You’ve heard it all before. Candies are basically made of carbohydrates and so are those unforgettable retro sweets which never fail to charm you over and over. Of course, resisting them is hard enough. And because carbohydrates are synonymous with sugar, you know how it is when people tell you to stay away from it because it’s “bad” for your health. Actually, that might just be a misconception because we will always need sugar to survive. It’s only when we have too much of it that it becomes a problem. But then again, everything beyond moderation is a risk but if you simply want to settle this thing with carbohydrates, then let’s have it.
Aside from proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of three main nutrients our body needs to perform its functions properly. These are sugars found in many types of food which may also contain other life-sustaining nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and antioxidants. There are also specific food groups that are known to have significant amounts of carbohydrates and these include fruits, vegetables, starches and dairies, among others.
Carbohydrates come in three common types depending on the number of sugar molecules they contain. Simple sugars, also termed monosaccharide, will have one sugar molecule. A disaccharide will have two and a polysaccharide will have three or more. If you’re wondering what these sugars are made for, energy it is.
